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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #050505 - Monday, May 16,
2005
Since 1990 Your First, Best, and Only Complete Source of Cabaret
News
CELEBRATING OUR 15th YEAR COVERING CABARET ALL OVER
THE WORLD!
NOW - BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!
If it's anything to do with cabaret, you'll probably
read it here first!
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information on all the banner ads running on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
website plus listings for around the world, including shows at over
100 venues and covering over 300 performances (with a number offering
discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE). The MID-WEEK issue,
normally sent on Thursdays, will include more news, breaking stories
and notes, cabaret tips, review summaries, plus listings of shows
offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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- http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) to celebrate the 15th birthday of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - coinciding
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NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
I have a lot of cabaret news for you. I promise you will read things
in this issue you will not find published anywhere else! Even more
items can be found in the NEWS BRIEFS pages in all areas of the world
we cover, plus on the BREAKING NEWS page on the website. Now on with
the news:
SPECIAL LATE BREAKING NEWS
Here is an item so new and fresh, I have hardly had time to proofread
it!
JOHN DE MARCO SUBS FOR ERIC MICHAEL GILLETTE IN DIVA SHOW ON THE 26th
On Sunday, June 26th, the talented John De Marco will substitute for
Eric Michael Gillett in the 2005 MAC Award nominated "Timeless Divas!
ENCORE" (Songs of the Silver Screen) show, currently playing on Sunday
nights at 7:00 pm through June at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO
LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
). Produced by Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin, the show stars Eric Michael
Gillett, Terry Burrell, Nina Hennessey, Suzanne Ishee and substituting
on various evenings the entrancing LaTanya Hall. It is musically directed
& arranged by Barry Levitt. $20 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $10
cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
MORE NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CABARET
In an effort to cut down on "repeated" events, except for announcements
of programs offered by cabaret membership organizations, news items
will appear just once in the newsletter and then added to the NEWS
BRIEFS page of the appropriate location on the website. These pages
are updated regularly, and cover all areas of the world.
DC CABARET NETWORK ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR MAY 22nd
DCCN (DC Cabaret Network) will be holding their Annual Member Party
on Sunday, May 22nd at 4:00 pm at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th
Street NW, Washington, DC). There will be door prizes, delicious food,
music, open mic, champagne toast, cash bar and members are invited
to bring among a guest. If you would like to become a member of DCCN,
they are offering a special introductory rate of $25 for anyone joining
after March 1st until the new registration year begins on September
1st. Student rate is $20. Checks can be sent to DC Cabaret Network,
P.O. Box 6259, Washington, DC, 20015-0259.
NEXT MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE TO FEATURE SHELDON HARNICK MAY
25th
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) and ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- http://www.ascap.org/
) team up again for another Songwriters' Showcase on Wednesday, May
25th at 6:00 pm at THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC). Special
guest will be lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof). Hosted
by Jamie deRoy, each showcase features new songs written by contemporary
songwriters, and cabaret performers are encouraged to attend, especially
those looking for new material for their shows. $15 General Admission,
$5 for MAC and ASCAP Members. No reservations are taken - seating
is first come, first seated.
BACA ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR JUNE 20TH
The annual meeting of BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists
- http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
) will be held Monday, June 20th at 7:00 pm on the 26th floor conference
center of WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP (60 State Street,
Boston MA). The BACA board will offer reports on the what the organization
has accomplished over the past year, the state of the organization's
finances, and future plans. There will be appetizers, soft drinks,
beer and wine. More details to follow.
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS
REMEMBER: Each MONDAY issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter
includes listings for all the banner advertisers on the website as
long as the banner is running. In many cases there are more detailed
articles on these items in the BREAKING NEWS section of the website.
BARBARA LEA SINGS JIMMY VAN HEUSEN MAY 27th AT THE ENCORE
On Friday, May 27th at 7:00 pm, world-class jazz singer, Barbara Lea
with Dick Miller on piano come to New York's hottest new club,THE
ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
), to celebrate the release of their new CD, DEEP IN A DREAM, a collection
of Jimmy Van Heusen songs. There is a $15 cover, $12 food/drink minimum.
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR ART OF CABARET WORKSHOP
The Perry-Mansfield School for the Performing Arts in Steamboat Springs,
CO is now in its second year. This year's workshop takes place from
August 22nd to 29th. The cabaret workshop program accepts sixteen
singers for a seven day process-oriented workshop. A few slots remain,
and audition appointments are available. Faculty includes Andrea Marcovicci,
Karen Mason, Barry Kleinbort, Chris Denny, and Shelly Markham. For
an appointment, call 800-430-2787. For more information, see: http://perry-mansfield.org/ad_cab.html.
EILEEN FULTON "LIVE AT OPIA" IN MAY
Eileen Fulton will be appearing for one more night only at LIVE AT
OPIA (130 East 57th Street, NYC - 212-688-3939 - http://www.opiarestaurant.com/
) on Saturday, May 21st, both shows at 9:00 pm. Her act is sultry,
sometimes saucy, but always sublime take on standards from the world's
best-loved songwriters. At Opia, backed by Musical Director, Bob Goldstone
on piano, with Tim Ferguson on bass and Andrew Burns on drums, she
will sing the songs of Johnny Mercer, Tony Hatch, Burt Bacharach and
more. There is a $25 cover, $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for
members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN AT ODETTE'S IN MAY
Vocalist Lucille Carr-Kaffashan will perform on Sunday, May 22nd at
Sunday Brunch at THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope,
PA - 215-862-3000 - http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html).
Musical director is David Brunetti, with Lennie Watts directing.,
There is a $16.50 cover, plus $10 food/drink minimum.
BABY JANE DEXTER RELEASES NEW CD IN MONTH OF SHOWS IN MAY
After her critically acclaimed show "Bread & Gravy" last fall, Baby
Jane Dexter returns to HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) for an exclusive NY engagement. This will be the last opportunity
for her fans to see this moving show. Musical director is Ross Patterson.
At the same time, Ms. Dexter will be releasing her latest CD, based
on this show and recorded live at HELEN'S earlier this year. This
is a 4-week run of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for 12 performances
only through May 18th, all shows at 9:15 pm. There will be $25 music
charge and a $15 food/drink minimum.
MARGARET GOODMAN WITH "BEFORE & AFTER THE BALL AT HELEN'S
Margaret Goodman will be appearing in her new cabaret act, "BEFORE
AND AFTER THE BALL" at HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE
(169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) on Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm, Wednesday May 25th at 7:00 pm and
Sunday May 29th at 2:00 pm. As in her previous show, "REMEMBER?",
which examined the contradictions of nostalgia in old songs and new,
"BEFORE AND AFTER THE BALL" also observes changing and contradictory
attitudes towards women. Once again, the Music Director is Paul Trueblood
and the Director MAC Award winner Michael Marotta. There is a $15
cover, $15 food/drink minimum. 1/2 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
"TIMELESS DIVAS! ENCORE" SUNDAYS AT 7:00 THROUGH JUNE
2005 MAC Award nominated "Timeless Divas! ENCORE" (Songs of the Silver
Screen) has returned with a new cast, a new format, and many new songs
as well as in a new location. Produced by Sandi Durell & Shari Upbin,
the show stars Eric Michael Gillett, Terry Burrell, Nina Hennessey,
Suzanne Ishee and substituting on various evenings the entrancing
LaTanya Hall. It is musically directed & arranged by Barry Levitt.
The show is presented on Sundays at 7:00 pm at HELEN'S RESTAURANT,
CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue, NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) and runs every week through June. Surprises await! $20 cover, $15
food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
For more information, contact the Diva Hotline: 212-615-6966. For
details, see http://www.TimelessDivas.com/
.
NEW YORK'S HOTTEY CABARET/PIANO BAR NOW IN MIDTOWN
New York's newest and hottest piano bar and show room, THE ENCORE
(266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) has opened in the heart of the theater district. "The Encore" boasts
a state of the art cabaret room, a large, modern piano bar, and a
menu that features a delicious range of light fare and desserts. Lennie
Watts serves as the general manager and booking manager of this exciting
new club.
NEXT JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS LIVE TAPING MAY 26th AT THE ENCORE
The hit cable-TV show "Jamie deRoy & friends" will continue taping
a new series of shows the last Thursday of each month through June
30th. The shows will be presented at THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street,
NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com/
) at 7:30 pm on May 26th and June 30th. The May 26th show will feature
as guests The Accidentals, David Buskin, Ann Crumb, Sherry Davey,
Jessica & John Esposito, Julie Gold and Euan Morton. June 30th, Lorna
Dallas, Maya Days, Meral Guneyman, Mary Liz McNamara and Sidney Myer.
There is a $20 cover, $12 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
PROMOTE YOUR SHOW, CD OR OTHER EVENT WITH A BANNER ON THE WEBSITE
I don't want you to miss out if you are planning on running a banner
for your show in June and July. I limit the number of ads to 20 per
week. A banner ad for three weeks can cost as little as $108 total
- if you take advantage of the PayPal and Member Deals discounts -
and even less if you are a GOLD member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
SILVER members receive a one-time rebate of $20 on their first banner
ad of the membership year.
Performers running banners get a special listing
for their show or other cabaret-related item in every MONDAY issue
of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, reaching nearly 2,500 subscribers. Go
to http://svhamstra.com/BannerHere.shtml
or else just send me a note at banners@svhamstra.com
with the single word "banners" in the subject line, and I'll send
all the details.
CABARET ARTISTS APPEARING AROUND THE WORLD:
Many more items can be found in the NEWS BRIEFS pages in all areas
of the world we cover on my BREAKING NEWS and NEWS BRIEFS pages on
the website.
NEW YORK CITY - MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS
AT THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-840-6800
ext. 171 - http://www.algonquinhotel.com/
) - Karen Akers is here with her new show "When A Lady Loves" for
an exclusive seven-week engagement through May 28th. Performances
are Tuesdays through Thursdays at 9:00 pm with two shows on Fridays
and Saturdays at 9:00 pm and 11:30 pm. There is a $50 cover charge
for all shows plus a $20 minimum Tuesdays, Wednesdays and the late
shows on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursdays and at the early shows
on Fridays and Saturdays, there is a $50 prix-fixe dinner charge with
dinner seating from 7:00 pm
Also at THE OAK ROOM, Barbara Carroll, with two shows
on Sundays, a brunch show at 2:00 pm and a dinner show at 8:00 pm.
Accompanied by Jay Leonhart on bass, Ms. Carroll will pay tribute
to the legendary songwriter Harold Arlen. Call for cover/minimum
information.
Maude Maggart has announced the extension of her
Monday night concert series at THE OAK ROOM through May 23rd. All
performances are on Monday nights at 9:00 pm. There is a cover charge
of $50 per person and a food/beverage minimum of $20. A $50 prix
fixe dinner at 7:30 pm is optional.
AT BEMELMAN'S BAR (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- Lostin Harris at the piano, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 pm to
12:30 am, $20, $25 on Friday & Saturday; Chris Gillespie Trio, Tuesday
through Saturday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, no cover; Earl Rose, Mondays,
5:30 pm to 12:30 am.
AT THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600 - http://www.thecarlyle.com/cal.cfm)
- Legendary cabaret and concert artist Barbara Cook, in with "Tribute."
Ms. Cook will be accompanied on piano by her musical director Michael
Kosarin and Peter Donovan on bass. Performances through May 27th.
The performance schedule is: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:45 pm
with an additional late show on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There is a
$75 cover charge on Tuesday through Thursday evenings and a $90 cover
charge on Friday and Saturday evenings. There is no minimum required
for any performance. Dinner is served from 6:30 pm.
AT THE CAFE PIERRE (Fifth Avenue at 61st Street, NYC - 212-838-8000
- http://www.fourseasons.com/pierre/)
- Piano entertainment with Kathleen Landis is featured Sunday to Thursday
from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8:30 pm to
12:00 midnight.
AT THE COCKTAIL TERRACE at The Waldorf Astoria (Park Ave & 49th Street,
NYC - 212-355-3000 - http://www.waldorfastoria.com/)
- Cocktail Terrace delights visitors with traditional afternoon tea,
an engaging array of cocktails and the soothing strains of Cole Porter's
Steinway Grand Piano, featuring the lovely Daryl Sherman, Wednesdays
through Fridays, 4:30 to 7:30 pm and on Saturdays, from 3:00 to 7:00
pm.
AT FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095
- http://www.feinsteinsattheregency.com/
) - Debby Boone is here through May 21st. Her show, "Reflections of
Rosemary," based on her new CD on Concord Records, is an intimate
musical portrait of legendary singer Rosemary Clooney. John Oddo,
Rosemary's musical director, serves as arranger, conductor and musical
director for this engagement. The show will play the following schedule:
Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 PM with late shows on Friday and
Saturday at 11:00 PM. All shows have a $60 cover and a $40 minimum.
AT LE JAZZ AU BAR (41 East 58th Street, NYC - 212-308-9455 - http://www.ticketweb.com/
) - Schedule not received at press time.
AT THE RAINBOW GRILL (30 Rockefeller Plaza - 65th Floor, NYC - 212-632-5100
- http://www.cipriani.com/cipriani/RainbowGrill/grill.htm)
- Pianist Michael Garin, a perennial New York City landmark, is now
holding forth here Thursdays through Sundays from 8:00 pm to midnight.
Call for information.
AT THE FREDERICK ROSE HALL at Time Warner Center (Columbus Circle,
Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge: 212-721-6500 - http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/
) - The Mabel Mercer Foundation (http://www.mabelmercer.org/
) has announced that CABARET CONVENTION will have a new home here
in ROSE HALL when it celebrates its 20th Anniversary, October 17th
through 23rd.
NEW YORK CITY - OTHER ROOMS - PERFORMERS OF NOTE
Since these rooms present many performers each week, I am only able
to list a few notable performances here. Please consult the club websites
for complete schedule information for all shows.
AT BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
) - Jim Caruso's open-mic CAST PARTY is here on Mondays at 10:00 pm.
No cover, $10 minimum; many more. See website.
Also at BIRDLAND, The New Season, a series of concerts
featuring top Broadway performers and composers. Coming: composer
Victoria Shaw (May 16th at 7:00 pm), Stephanie d'Abruzzo (May 23rd
at 7:00 pm), Toxic Audio (May 30th at 7:00 pm), Malcolm Gets in
a benefit for The Songbook Project (June 13th at 7:00 pm), Max von
Essen (July 18th at 7:00 pm) and Christine Ebersole & Billy Stritch
(July 25th at 7:00 pm). The New Season at Birdland is presented
by Jim Caruso, in association with TheaterMania.com. There is a
$30 cover and $10 food/drink minimum.
AT BRANDY'S PIANO BAR (235 East 84th Street, NYC - 1-212-744-4949
- http://www.brandyspianobarnyc.com/
) - Open-mic piano bar seven nights a week. Brandy's is one of the
Upper East Side's best-kept secrets. This intimate spot showcases
live talent every night of the week and has been for over 30 years.
No cover.
AT CATERINA'S (316 East 53rd Street, NYC - 212-355-5360 - http://cabaretusa.com/_wsn/page2.html
) - Friday, May 20th at 11:00 pm, "LOVELY," winner of the Nightlife
Award for best musical comedy performance, starring Broadway veterans
Kelly Briggs and Jerry Christakos and musical director John McMahon.
There is a $10 cover and 2-drink minimum for the performance. Dinner
is available from 4:00 pm. This is the only NYC performance so far
this year due to out of town bookings. Seating is limited so reservations
are highly recommended. Open mic: Dennis Byrum plays piano and sings
your favorites on Mondays and Tuesdays, Gregory Allen and Kelly Briggs
entertain on Wednesdays through Saturdays singing your favorite songs
from Broadway and the great American Songbook. Cosmo's Gypsy Trio
gets things going on Sunday Nights with great Hungarian gypsy music.
AT THE C-NOTE (157 Avenue "C" NYC - 212 677-8142 - http://www.thecnote.com/)
- Open mic events from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Mondays; 5:00 to 9:00 pm
on Tuesdays (INDIE mixer hosted by Dayna Blitz & Werner); 5:30 to
8:00 pm on Wednesdays (folk/rock hosted by Rick Johnson); 5:00 to
7:00 pm on Fridays (Jon Berger's 'Poets & Songwriters'); 4:00 to 7:00
pm on Saturdays (Jazz JAM hosted by Michael Vitali); 5:00 to 7:00
pm on Sundays (Singers & Songwriters hosted by Rick Johnson). Jazz
and rock continue until midnight - usually 3 or 4 performers nightly.
See website for full schedule, covers, minimums, etc.
AT DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM (342 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-8133
- http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com/
) - Appearing in May: Blossom Dearie on Saturdays at 7:00 pm & Sundays
at 6:15 pm; BJ Ward, Mondays at 9:15 pm; Marlene VerPlanck, 18th &
25th; Stephanie Sellars, 17th, 19th & 26th; Seth Bisen-Hersh, 19th,
22nd; Micheline Van Hauten, 20th, 22nd & 23rd; Tim Sullivan, 21st;
Hani Stempler, 27th;Dane Vannatter, 27th; many more. See the website
or call the club for exact showtimes, cover charges and minimums.
In the piano bar after 9:30 pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays,
Rick Leonard; Jerry Scott Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays; Sundays,
Scott Ailing and Rick Leonard.
AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-307-9797 - http://www.dillonslounge.com/
) - Thursday, May 19th, the Chalks, $10 cover, $10 food/drink minimum;
Tuesdays, May 17th, 24th & 31st at 7:00 pm, J. Michael Reeds in "Dress
Intimate." Musical Director & Piano: Wells Hanley. There is a $20
cover and a $10 food/drink minimum. Rest of schedule not received
at press time.
AT DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 1-212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmama.com/
) - Appearing in May: 2004 MAC Award winning Ron Poole's "Poole Party"
Saturdays at 11:00 pm and the 20th at 9:30 pm; Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY
CHATTERBOX, Thursdays at 6:00 pm; Michael Conley, Thursdays at 8:30
pm (on the 19th at 10:30 pm); Next Big Broadway Musical, Saturdays
at 8:30 pm; The Money Shot, Vol 2, 23rd & 30th; Matt Sigl, 16th; Marilyn
Tapes, 22nd, 29th; The Music of Victor Herbert" May 22nd & 24th; Robin
Brooks Sullivan, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st; Blue Jupiter, 24th, 26th,
31st; David Nathan Scott, 23rd, 30th; George Marcy, 25th; Nancy Witter,
27th; many more. See the website or call the club for all events,
showtimes, cover charges and minimums. In the piano bar after 9:30
pm, Sundays & Mondays, Michael Edelstein; Tuesdays, Tracy Stark; Wednesdays
& Thursdays: Kenny Davidson; Fridays, Jay Bradley; Saturdays, Bobby
Peaco.
AT THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438
- http://www.theduplex.com/
) - Appearing in May: Mostly Sondheim, Fridays at 11:00 pm; John Tansey,
18th & 25th; Tonylust, Thursdays & Saturdays; Quench, 19th; Music
of David Azarow, 20th & 27th; Uptown Express, 21st & 26th; Storefront
sing Nancy LaMott, 23rd & 24th; Julie Hogan & Marge Adler, 23rd &
24th; Mintyfresh Comedy, 29th; many more. See the website or call
the club for all events, exact showtimes, cover charges and minimums.
In the piano bar at 9:30 pm: Brian Nash on Sunday & Wednesday; Darius
Frowner on Monday & Thursday; Greg Schlotzhauer on Tuesday; Jim Keefe
on Friday; Gerry Dieffenbach on Saturdays.
AT THE ENCORE (266 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com)
- Appearing in May: Sundays at 2:00 pm, Jazz Brunch with Richard Rodney
Bennett; Thos Shipley, 30th; Mark McCoombs, Tuesdays at 9:30 pm; Lesley
Anderson & Ricky Ritzel, Thursdays at 11:00 pm; David Gurland, Fridays
at 9:30 pm; Jamie deRoy & friends, 26th; Matt Leahy and Angelo Cilia,
May 17th; Sonya Ledanski, May 20th & 25th; Emily Abraham, 18th; Bobby
Belfry, 18th, 25th; Rick Peets, 19th, 21st; Richard Malavet, 19th;
KT Sullivan & Karen Kohler, 21st; Eric Pickering, 22nd; Quinn Lemley,
24th; Barbara Lea, 27th; Alisa Schiff, 28th, 31st; more! Check their
website for all details, showtimes, covers and minimums. Open mic
and entertainment from 9:00 pm until 4:00 am with Steven Ray Watkins
on Mondays & Saturdays; Robbie Stamper, Tuesdays; Michael Isaacs,
Wednesdays; Bobby Peaco, Thursdays; Bill Graves, Fridays; Darius Frowner,
Sundays.
AT HELEN'S RESTAURANT, CABARET & PIANO LOUNGE (169 Eighth Avenue,
NYC - 212-206-0609 - http://www.helensnyc.com/
) - Appearing in May: Timeless Divas, Sundays at 7:00 pm; Judy & Bea,
Fridays at 11:30 pm; Alice Frazier, 26th; Baby Jane Dexter, Thursdays,
Fridays & Saturdays in May at 9:30 pm; Margaret Goodman, 22nd, 25th
& 29th; Julie Wilson, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 pm; Sheridan Hinton,
May 19th; Flotilla DeBarge, May 18th & 25th; Diana Templeton & Helen
Klass, May 22nd; Roslyn McClore, live CD taping, May 16th at 7:30
& 9:30 pm; many more. See the website for full schedule, times and
cover charges. Piano bar nightly, from 4:00 pm until 4:00 am with
various pianists and a top-notch singing wait-staff. Kitchen stays
open late - 1:00 am on weekdays, 2:00 am on Fridays & Saturdays.
AT IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/)
- April events: Mondays, the legendary Les Paul; Tuesdays, The Mingus
Big Band; Wednesdays, Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety
Hour with lots of guests; Thursday May 19th, Catherine Dupuis CD release
show, 7:00 pm; many more. Call for showtimes and cover/minimum information.
AT JACQUES-IMO'S (366 Columbus Avenue, NYC - 212-799-0150 - http://www.jacquesimoscafe.com/
) - Sundays, 12 noon to 3:00 pm, New Orleans style Sunday brunch with
the Smith Street Society Jazz Band.
AT JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - Tele-Charge: 1-212-239-6200
- Box Office: 212-539-8778 - http://www.joespub.com/
) - The first "The Leading Men" concert, featuring great male singers
from Broadway and cabaret, will be held on Monday, May 30th, at 7:00
pm. Alan Muraoka will direct. Tickets are $40 and proceeds will go
to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/
). NEARLY SOLD OUT! Plenty more to see here - check the website for
all shows and descriptions. Advance notice: Coming, Monday, June 27th
7:00 & 9:30 pm, Sam Harris. $25 cover.
AT LA BELLA'S (581 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-683-3889) - Trudi Mann's
fabulous Open Mic for Singers takes place every Sunday in the back
room from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Pat Firth is at the piano, Saadi Zain on
bass with host Trudi on drums and vocals. If you want to sing, please
bring two copies of your music. $10 food/drink minimum - no cover.
AT THE LIGHTHOUSE (111 East 59th Street, NYC) - Wednesday, May 25th
at 6:00 pm MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs - http://www.macnyc.com/
) and ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- http://www.ascap.org/
) team up again for another Songwriters' Showcase. Special guest will
be lyricist Sheldon Harnick. Hosted by Jamie deRoy, each showcase
features new songs written by contemporary songwriters, and cabaret
performers are encouraged to attend, especially those looking for
new material for their shows. $15 General Admission, $5 for MAC and
ASCAP Members. No reservations are taken - seating is first come,
first seated.
AT LIVE AT OPIA (130 East 57th Street, NYC - 212-688-3939 - http://www.opiarestaurant.com/
) - Appearing in May: Saturdays at 11:00 pm, John Wallowitch; Eileen
Fulton, Saturday May 21st at 9:00 pm; Bonnie Lee Sanders, Sunday,
the 22nd at 7:00 pm; Daniel Isengart, Monday, 23rd at 9:00 pm; Ricky
Ian Gordon, Monday, May 30th at 9:00 pm; more. Call for cover/minimum
information.
AT THE LUCILLE LORTEL THEATRE (121 Christopher Street, NYC - Tickets
available through TICKET CENTRAL: 212-279-4200)
Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, the co-creators of the Tony Award-winning
musical Avenue Q, are hosting AVENUE Q SWINGS! on Monday, June 27th
at 7:30 pm. Proceeds from the one-night-only performance will benefit
Greenwich House Music School's Piano Fund, replacing two well-worn
Steinway grand pianos. Tickets on sale starting June 1, 2005 $75,
$150 and $250 ($250 Tickets include post-show reception with cast).
AT MAMA ROSE'S (219 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-533-0558 - http://www.mamaroses.net/
) - The cabaret room is closed temporarily while the club re-staffs.
The next performance dates will be announced as soon as possible -
check the website for more information.
AT PASTORE'S (308 East 49th Street, NYC - 212-759-1964) - Friday,
May 27th from 8:30 to 11:00 pm, Jazz vocalist Sarah DeLeo will perform
the music of Cole Porter, Erin McKeown and others. She will be joined
by David Cook on piano. Call for cover, minimum information.
AT THE RUM HOUSE (228 West 47th Street, NYC - 212-869-3005) - Singer/pianist
Karen Brown is at the piano here, Tuesdays through Saturdays from
9:30 pm to 1:30 am. No cover.
AT ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street,
NYC) - Jazz at Noon on Wednesday, with top performers from the world
of jazz. May 18th, Joyce Breach with Keith Ingham, piano; May 25th,
Daryl Sherman, piano & vocals. Performances are every Wednesday at
1:00 pm, $5 admission.
AT SIBERIA BAR (356 12 West 40th Street, NYC) - On Friday, May 20th,
at 7:00 pm, Joanna Parson's HAPPY HOUR SALON, now in its fourth season,
holds another third-Friday-of-every-month show. Happy Hour Salon,
a new works salon for singers, writers, comics, actors and performers.
Line-up changes bi-monthly, atmosphere is relaxed. $5 at door. For
more information, see http://www.JoannaParson.com/.
Also, the second Monday of every month at 7:00, the
hit cabaret show "Reddy or Not," written and performed by Joanna
Parson and Lance Werth returns for an open-ended run. Next show
is June 13th. $10 cover, no minimum.
AT STONEWALL BISTRO (113 Seventh Avenue South, NYC - 917-661-1335)
- Open mic piano bar, Tuesdays through Saturdays. On Wednesdays, Jerry
Scott; Thursdays, Celeste; Call for exact times and performers.
AT THE TAVERN ON THE GREEN (Central Park at West 67th Street, NYC
- 212-873-3200 - http://web.tavernonthegreen.com/)
- Wednesday, June 1st, Marieann Meringolo, with the Garden All Star
Band, 7:00 to 10:00 pm. $10 cover.
AT 1050 LOUNGE (735 Tenth Avenue, NYC - 212-445-0149) - Laurie Krauz
& Daryl Kojak perform every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
There is no cover and no minimum.
AT THE TIMES SQUARE BREWERY (210 West 42nd Street - 212-698-1234 -
http://www.timessquarebrewery.com/
) - John Colianni and Tira will be appearing every Sunday night from
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, NO COVER CHARGE.
AT THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/
) - Friday, June 3rd at 8:00 pm, Heather Mac Rae, KT Sullivan, Craig
Rubano and Mark Nadler in "Something Wonderful," $30-$35; Monday,
June 13th, at 7:00 pm, the final concert in the Broadway by the Year
series, The Broadway Musicals of 1962. The Town Hall box office is
open from noon to 6:00 pm every day except Sunday. Tickets are also
available at TicketMaster.
AT THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-787-7921 - http://www.Triadnyc.com/
) - Schedule not received at press time. See the website for events,
showtimes, etc.
AT UPSTAIRS AT ROSE'S TURN (55 Grove Street, NYC - 1-212-366-5438-
http://www.rosesturn.com/
) - Appearing in May: If We Were Men We'd Be Famous, 28th; Alison
Nead, 24th; Debbie Frankel, 20th; "Live at The Turn" May 25th; Wild
Bill & Dirty Hanky's Cavalcade of Stars, May 19th; Marc McBarron Kessler,
May 27th; many more. See the website for full schedule, showtimes
& charges. In the piano bar after 9:30 pm: Mondays, Joe Regan; Tuesdays,
Kenny Davidson; Wednesdays, Claire Cooper; Thursdays, Robbie Stamper;
Fridays, Michael Isaacs; Saturdays, Michael Isaacs.
AT THE WORLD CAFE (201 Columbus Avenue, NYC - 212-799-8090) - Joe
Regan is at the piano here on Thursdays, from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Call
for details.
CABARET IN NEW JERSEY
AT LE DOME at The Manor (111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ - 973-731-2360
- http://themanorrestaurant.com/
) - 2005 Thursday Cabaret Soiree Series Lineup: John Gabriel, June
16th; Ron Sharpe & Barbra Russell, July 14th; Julius La Rosa, August
18th; Angela LaGreca, September 22nd; Marlene VerPlanck, October 20th;
Brent Barrett, November 17th. 4-star diner & show package is $74 -
seatings at 6:00-6:30 pm. Waiting list show-only seating is available.
AT THE CHASE ROOM AT THE NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (One Center
Street, Newark, NJ - 888-466-5722 - http://www.njpac.org/
) - Hayden Tee, Sunday, June 5th at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $47 for each
show, no minimum.
AT TRUMPETS (6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ - 973-744-2600) - Friday
& Saturday, June 17th & 18th at 8:30 pm, Marlene VerPlanck, $15 cover.
CABARET IN NEW YORK STATE
AT COYOTE FLACO (273 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY - 914-636-7222)
- Friday, May 20th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Joan Crowe with Heather
Bennett on piano. No cover.
AT THE DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE (172 West Main Street, Rochester,
NY - 585-325-4370 - http://www.downstairscabaret.com/
) - Call or check website for information regarding performances,
covers and show times.
AT GUILD HALL of the JOHN DREW THEATER (East Hampton, NY - Tkts: 866-811-4111
- http://www.guildhall.org/
) - Sunday, July 3rd at 8:00 pm, Sam Harris presents a two hour theatrical
concert that features standards and Pop classics. $35-$55
AT THE TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL (13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY - 914-631-3390
- http://www.tarrytownmusichall.org/
) - Neil Berg presents his all new tribute to the Great White Way,
100 YEARS OF BROADWAY on Saturday, May 21st at 8:00 pm. Starring in
this latest version is Robert Evan, known for his thrilling portrayal
of the title characters in JEKYLL & HYDE. New special guests include
Jeremy Kushner and Capathia Jenkins. Liz Callaway will also be performing,
plus many more stars from Broadway and cabaret. Tickets are $35 to
$75.
CABARET IN PENNSYLVANIA
AT THE CABARET at Odette's (South River Road, New Hope, PA - 215-862-3000
- http://www.bobegan.net/Odettes.html)
- Monday, May 16th at 7:30 pm, Bob Egan's Monday Showcase with Jeff
Dershin, Bruce Clough, Cheryl Mazzarini, Nina Donze, Eileen Knecht
& Steve Pollack, Tyler Bellinger, and Susie Speidel; Wednesday, May
18th, Ray Marsilio; Thursday, May 19th, Jacqueline Maloney; Friday
& Saturday, Quinn Lemley; Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan
in her new show "Both Sides Now"; Sunday, May 22nd at 7:30 pm, The
Governors, the ultimate mother-daughter act. Call for showtimes &
cover charges. Open mic piano bar just about every night.
SCHEDULE CHANGE - Donna McKechnie, (from A
CHORUS LINE) will NOT be appearing as scheduled May 27th, 28th,
& 29th (Memorial Day Weekend). A replacement performer will be announced
on the ODETTE'S website - and here, of course.
AT LA PRIMA ESPRESSO (811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA - ProArts
Tickets 412-394-3353) - CABARET PITTSBURGH (http://www.picttheatre.org)
and Stephanie Riso and Tony Richards showcase Pittsburgh's hottest
vocal talent in this transformed coffeehouse. Talents include Rachael
Gerstel, Krista Antonacci, Shani Alexander and Joshua Desjardins,
$20 includes complimentary wine and crudites or BYOB. Future shows
are scheduled for June 11th, August 13th, October 8th and November
12th. Call ProArts for cover and minimum charges.
AT PHILADELPHIA CABARET THEATRE (507 South 8th Street, Philadelphia,
PA - 215-923-0210 - http://www.philly-cabaret-theatre.com/)
- Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and
Sundays at 5:30 pm through May 23rd, benefit for the Jilline Ringle
Solo Performance Fund with Harriett Levy (aka Todd Waddington), $22;
"ISN'T it SARCASTIC," written and performed by Doug Anderson on Friday
& Saturday, June 3rd & 4th, all shows at 8:00 pm, $20.
AT THE RENAISSANCE PITTSBURGH HOTEL (107 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh,
PA - ProArts Tickets at 412-394-3353 ) - CABARET PITTSBURGH has announced
the RIVERVIEW SERIES. On July 8th, Robert Cuccioli will be featured.
The series finale on September 9th will feature Ann Hampton Callaway.
Call ProArts at at 412-394-3353 for cover and minimum charges. The
hotel offers an Overnight Cabaret Package for two for $199 plus tax.
Call the hotel at 866-454-4400 for details.
CABARET IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA
AT THE ASIA BISTRO (1301 South Joyce Street, Arlington, VA - 703-413-2002)
- Danielle Westphal on Thursdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, no cover.
AT THE SALA THAI (2900 10th Street, Arlington, VA - 703-465-2900 -
http://www.salathaidc.com/)
- Danielle Westphal every Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 pm, No cover.
AT SHOOTER MCGEE'S (5239 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA - 703-751-9266
- http://www.shootermcgees.com/)
- Tuesdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Danielle Westphal with Dan Reynolds
singing pop/jazz standards/country and some of Danielle's original
songs. Call for cover/minimum information.
AT THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE (1021 7th Street NW, Washington, DC) - DCCN
(DC Cabaret Network) will be holding their Annual Member Party on
Sunday , May 22nd at 4:00 pm. If you would like to become a member
of DCCN, they are offering a special introductory rate of $25 for
anyone joining after March 1st until the new registration year begins
on September 1st. Student rate is $20. Checks can be sent to DC Cabaret
Network, P.O. Box 6259, Washington, DC, 20015-0259.
CABARET IN THE BOSTON METRO AREA
A more complete list of New England area events can be found at the
website of the BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - http://www.bostoncabaret.com/
).
AT BLUE'S DINER (454 Main Street, Melrose, MA - 781-662-0038) - Thursdays,
Jan Peters and Steve Hershman, 6:00 until 10:00 pm. No cover.
AT DEDO (69 Church Street, Boston, MA - 617-338-9999) - Open Mic with
Michelle Currie on Tuesdays & Fridays, at 9:30 pm, no cover.
AT EASY MOTIONS LIFE CENTER (247 West Central Street, Natick, MA -
508-907-6402 - http://www.easymotions.com/)
- Open Mic with Leslie Holmes & Michael Larson is presented here on
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.
ELEPHANT AND CASTLE (161 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA - 617-350-9977)
- Wednesday, May 18th at 7:30 pm, Tsunami Relief Benefit featuring
Boston area cabaret artists. $25 donation.
AT ENCORE LOUNGE at The Tremont House (275 Tremont Street, Boston,
MA - 617-426-1400) - Dorothy Miller & Michael Larson, Sundays; Open
Mic with Steve Heck, Mondays; Bob Femino, Tuesdays; Matt Pryor and
Rachel Soloman, Wednesdays; Joelle, Thursdays; Mary Callanan & Brian
Patton, Fridays; Carol O'Shaughnessy & Steve Heck, Saturdays; 9:30
pm - no cover.
AT FRANK'S STEAK HOUSE (2310 Massachusetts Avenue, North Cambridge,
MA - 617-661-0666 - http://www.frankssteakhouse.com/
) - John O'Neil on Saturdays at 9:00 pm, open mic at 10:00 pm.
AT JASMINE (One Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA - 617-577-8668 - http://www.jasminekendall.com/)
- Carol O'Shaughnessey, Fridays at 9:00 pm, no cover.
AT MOUNT VERNON AT THE WHARF (543 North Shore Road - Route 1A, Revere,
MA - 781-286-3830) - Vocalist Dorothy Miller, with Michael Larson
at the piano, will be performing on Friday & Saturday nights from
6:30 to 9:30 pm.
RIVERSIDE THEATRE WORKS (45 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA - 617-361-7024
- http://www.riversidetheatreworks.org)
- Friday, May 20th at 8:00 pm, Julie Reyburn returns, $20.
AT SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111
- http://www.scullersjazz.com/
) - Tuesday, June 21st at 8:00 pm, Sophia Bilides with Jon Wheatley
on guitar in THE SUMMER KNOWS. Show $18; Dinner & Show $56.
CABARET IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA - OUTSIDE BOSTON METRO AREA
AT THE BELL CENTER FOR THE ARTS (47 1/2 Fourth Street, Dover, NH -
603-742-2355 - http://www.bellcenter.org/
) - Saturday, May 21st at 8:00 pm, an evening of Broadway music featuring
Boston Cabaret Artists Tommy Hensel, Alexia B. Motley & Gordon Michaels.
$15.
AT KESTRAL RESTAURANT (123 Empire Street Providence, RI - 401-490-2042)
- On Fridays, Gordon Michaels presents a night of fun Jazz Standards,
Oldies, Blues, R&B and some Pop music with Eddie J. Bemish on Keyboards.
3 sets from 10:00 pm until 1:00 am. No cover.
AT THE LASALETTE SHRINE (947 Park Street, Attleboro, MA - 508-222-2933)
- Friday, May 20th at 7:00 pm, "BRIDES, BELLS, AND BULL MASTIFFS:
Pages from the Diary of a Wedding Singer" featuring Chris Slam with
Jim Rice on piano and Jimmy Smith on drums. $12.
AT THE PALACE THEATRE (80 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH - 603-668-5588
- http://www.palacetheatre.org/
) - Monday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm, PHANTOM SWINGS, featuring six PHANTOM
OF THE OPERA cast-members (including D.C. Anderson who plays Andre)
in an evening of classic Big Band songs, proceeds go to the Palace
Theatre, celebrating its 90th anniversary. $20 - $25.
AT THE SOMERVILLE THEATER (Davis Square, Somerville, MA - TICKETMASTER:
617-231-9000) - Monday, May 16th,7:30 pm, PHANTOM SWINGS, featuring
six PHANTOM OF THE OPERA cast-members (including D.C. Anderson who
plays Andre) in an evening of classic Big Band songs to benefit Boston
Children's Hospital Music Therapy program. $20 - $25.
AT CR SPARKS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE (18 Kilton Road, Bedford, NH -
603-647-7275) - Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Ida Zecco in
Jazz with Jim Rice on piano. No Cover.
AT STANDING ROOM ONLY CABARET at the WADSWORTH ATHENEUM MUSEUM OF
ART THEATRE (Athenaeum Square at Prospect Street, Hartford, CT - 860-282-1898
- http://www.ticketweb.com/
) - Friday & Saturday, June 10th & 11th, Tommy Femia in JUDY GARLAND
LIVE! with special guest Jenifer Kruskamp. June 10th show is at $10
pm, with special party to celebrate Judy Garland's Birthday at 6:00
pm the Avery Court. Tickets: $50 - $100 include reception & show;
June 11th show is at 8:30 pm, tickets $22.50 - $50. Portion of the
proceeds for both shows to benefit the Hartford Hospital AIDS fund.
AT THE STAGELOFT REPARATORY THEATRE (450 Main Street, Sturbridge,
MA - 508-347-9005) - Friday & Saturday, June 3rd & 4th at 8:00 pm,
Sunday, June 5th at 2:00 pm, Valerie Sneade celebrates her new CD
"Let Me Be Strong" with her show "I Remember." $15.
AT UNION BLUES AND JAZZ SHOWROOM (2 Washington Square, Worcester,
MA - 508-767-2587 - http://www.unionblues.org/)
- PrimaVera!, starring Ida Zecco & Porcella, saluting the music of
Louis Prima and Keely Smith is here Thursdays, May 19th and June 16th,
from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. $10 cover.
CABARET IN ATLANTA - WEST VIRGINIA - FLORIDA - SOUTHEAST
AT CAMILLE'S SIDEWALK CAFE (I-285 and Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta,
GA - 770-455-0500) - Saturdays, June 4th & 18th and July 2nd & 23rd
from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Hani in "Cabaret Meets Jazz," with Johnny Knapp
on piano. No cover.
AT LIBBY'S CABARET (3401 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA - 404-237-1943
- http://www.libbyscabaret.com/
) - Friday through Sunday, May 20th to 22nd, "Sing for your Supper,"
the Rogers & Hart revue. Show times, charges and minimums vary so
call the club or check the website for full details and information.
AT PAOLO'S 3'S COMPANY RESTAURANT (242 East Dania Beach Boulevard,
Dania Beach, FL - 954-921-4970) - Cabaret on select Tuesday nights,
presented by THE CABARET COMPANY. Dinner from 6:30 pm show at 9:00
pm. Dinner and show $49.95. Show only $25.00 plus a 2-drink minimum.
CABARET IN ALABAMA - LOUISIANA - TEXAS - SOUTHWEST
AT LE CHAT NOIR (715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA - 504-581-5812
- http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com/
) - MY O MY, a new musical revue conceived and directed by Carl Walker
in collaboration with Producer, Le Chat Noir, opened on May 6th for
a five week run. The show stars Los Angeles cabaret performer and
MAC nominee, Shawn Ryan; Big Easy Award winning actors, Bob Edes and
Brian Peterson; and New-Yorker-now-living-in-New-Orleans, Paul Soileau,
with special appearances by vocalist extraordinaire, Doug Parks. Thursdays
at 8:00 pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm; and Sundays
at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $30 on Thursdays and $35 on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. All ticket prices include a $5 drink credit; more. Call
for all showtimes, covers & minimums.
AT HECTOR'S OF HENDERSON (2829 North Henderson, Dallas, TX - 214-821-0432),
- Featuring American cuisine with a Texas Twist, prepared by chef
Todd Erickson this new restaurant has live music on Fridays and Saturdays,
featuring Gleni Tai on the piano, and her husband Lebeaux on jazz
trombone and trumpet - and open mic! Call for reservations and information.
Hector's is offering a 10% discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE
ONLINE.
CABARET IN THE CHICAGO AREA
More information about Chicago area cabaret can be found at CCP (Chicago
Cabaret Professionals) website at http://www.chicagocabaret.org/.
AT THE CHESTNUT GRILL & WINE BAR (200 East Chestnut Street, Chicago
IL - 312-266-4500) - Sundays, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, Bob Solone at the
piano. Mondays, Wednesdays through Saturdays, Nan Mason, 7:00 to 11:00
pm.
AT DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830
- http://www.davenportspianobar.com/
) - Denise Tomasello, Saturdays at 8:00 pm, $20; Sons of the Never
Wrong, Thursdays at 8:00 pm, $7; Rosie! A Tribute with Heather Moran,
Sundays at 5:00 pm, $15; Pop Psychology, Fridays at 8:00 pm, $15 cover;
Stoned Soul Picnic: The Music of Laura Nyro, Fridays at 10:30 pm,
$22; Jazz Legends Alive with the Jeff Hedberg Trio and impressionist
Daryl Nitz, Wednesdays at 8:00 pm, $10; Cabarah!/The Weird Sisters,
Saturdays at 10:00 pm, $7. In the piano bar: Mondays, George Howe;
Wednesdays, Jason & Trista; Thursdays, Andrew Blenderman; Fridays,
Gwen Pippin; Fridays & Saturdays, George Howe & Daryl Nitz.
AT DI MARCO'S (883 Main Street, Antioch, IL - 847-395-8883) - Carolyn
Wehner, Saturdays, 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
AT THE EAST BANK CLUB (500 North Kingsbury, Chicago, IL - 312-527-5800)
- Bob Solone, Thursdays, 5:30 to 9:30 pm.
AT THE FLAME (803 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL - 708-352-3442 - http://www.theflame.com/)
- Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, Bobby Schiff and open mic, no cover.
AT GENTRY ON STATE (440 North State Street, Chicago, IL - 312-836-0933
- http://www.gentryofchicago.com/
) - Open mic, 7 days a week at 9:00 pm: Sundays & Mondays, Beckie
Menzie, Tuesdays through Saturdays, Rudy De la Mor. See website for
complete schedule.
AT GENTRY ON HALSTED (3320 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL - 773-348-1053
- http://www.gentryofchicago.com/
) - Open mic, 7 days a week at 9:00 pm: Mondays, Paul Marinaro; Tuesdays,
Dan Stetzel; Wednesday through Saturday, Katherine Payne. See website
for complete schedule.
AT GREEN DOLPHIN STREET (2200 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL -
773-395-0066 - http://www.jazzitup.com/
) - Jeannie Lambert appearing with The Bob Dogan Trio on Sunday, May
22nd from 8:00 pm to midnight. Call for cover/minimum information.
AT KITTY MOON (6237 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 312-399-5933)
- Fridays at 8:00 pm, Denise LaGrassa presents her one-woman performance
piece "Is There Anything Going On Upstairs?" directed by Dale Calandra.
Animation by Rob Ducey and Shayla Johnson. Original incidental music
is by Neal Alger, Matt Thompson and David Pavkovic. $10 donation.
AT MAXIM'S (24 East Goethe Street, Chicago, IL - Tickets: 312-742-1748)
- To celebrate Bastille Day, June 14th, The Chicago Department of
Cultural Affairs presents a program starring vocalist Claudia Hommel
and violinist Johnny Frigo. Showtime is 7:00 pm. The supper and show
is $75.
AT THE PUMP ROOM at the Ambassador East Hotel (1301 North State Parkway,
Chicago, IL - 312-266-0360 - http://www.pumproom.com/
) - Piano jazz Fridays & Saturdays with vocalist Erin McDougald and
her Jazz Quartet 8:00 pm to Midnight. Call for cover charge & minimums.
AT ROCCO'S (7906 West 159th Street, Tinley Park, IL - 708-444-8259)
- Ester Hanna, Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 to 12:00 midnight.
AT SULLIVAN'S STEAK HOUSE (415 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL - 312-527-3510)
- Thursdays, 5:30 to 11:00 pm, Bobby Schiff on piano, with John Whitfield,
bass. No cover.
AT TUSCANY RESTAURANT (1425 West 22nd Street, Oakbrook, IL - 630-990-1993
- http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/tuscany.htm
) - Mondays & Fridays at 7:00 pm, MaryMonica Thomas with Myles Greene.
AT TUTTO ORSI (324 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL - 312-421-3636)
- Bob Solone, Mondays & Fridays; Ester Hanna, Wednesdays; performances
from 7:30 to 11:00 pm.
AT THE WHITEHALL LOUNGE (105 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL - 312-944-6300)
- Call the club for event, cover and minimum information.
CABARET IN THE MIDWEST (OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO)
AT THE BLUE ROOM CABARET AT THE BALDWIN THEATRE (415 S. Lafayette
Avenue, Royal Oak, MI - 248-541-6430 - http://www.stagecrafters.org/
) - Cabaret comes to Detroit next on Fridays & Saturdays, June 24th
& 25th at 8:00 pm. Produced and directed by Sharlan Douglas, musical
director James Morisi. $15 admission includes soft drinks, coffee
and dessert.
CABARET IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA
A more complete list of Los Angeles area events can be found at the
website of CABARET WEST (http://www.cabaretwest.org/
).
JOHN ANSON FORD AMPHITHEATER (2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East, Hollywood,
CA - 323-461-3673 - http://www.FordAmphitheatre.org/)
- "In Good Company," being billed as the biggest cabaret-style concert
in Los Angeles this summer co-produced by veteran L.A. theater presenter,
Rob O'Neil, is planned for Sunday, July 10th, with a battalion of
the world's top cabaret and Broadway performers joining to raise money
for Tsunami victims in Sri Lanka. Tickets are $30 - $35.
AT THE BACK ROOM AT HENRI'S (21601 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA -
818-348-5582) - World Class Jazz presented by John Hammond every Friday
and Saturday night, and Sunday afternoons. No cover.
AT CORKY'S JAZZ CLUB (8256 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA - 323-658-6004)
- May 18th to 21st, Barry Zweig Trio; June 1st to 4th, Corky Hale
Trio; June 8th & 9th, Carol Robbins Trio; June 10th & 11th, Jeff Aymar
Trio. Call for showtimes, cover/minimum information.
AT THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA -
323-467-7444 - http://www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.htm
) - Open mic "Mundy on Tuesday," hosted by Mary Jo Mundy alternating
with Keri Kelsey, continues here every week starting around 9:00 pm;
Wednesday, May 18th, Angela Brown; Thursday, May 19th, Pat Whiteman;
Friday & Saturday, May 20th & 21st, Thursday & Friday, May 26th &
27th, Peisha McPhee; Saturday, May 28th, Cecelia. Call for other events,
showtimes, cover charge & minimums.
AT THE JAZZ BAKERY (3233 Helms Avenue, Culver City, CA - 310-271-9039
- http://www.jazzbakery.com/
) - May 16th-18th, Moncef Genoud Trio; 19th through 21st, Vijay Iyer
Quartet; more. Call for other events, showtimes, cover charge & minimums.
AT MAGGIANO'S (189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA - 323-965-9665)
- Gregg Marx, Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. No cover.
AT ROSSI'S ITALIAN CUISINE (6820 West Flamingo Avenue, Las Vegas,
NV - 773-222-2235) - This Las Vegas restaurant presents Opera Night
on Saturdays, featuring two performers from the Las Vegas Opera. Co-owners
Joe Scrofani and his chef-son, Joe Jr., are teaming up with Michael
Canales, music director of Opera Las Vegas, and his singers. Call
for information.
AT SCHROEDER'S CLUB AND CABARET at the Westin Horton Plaza (910 Broadway
Circle, San Diego, CA - 858-794-9044 - http://www.schroedersclubandcabaret.com/
) - Devlin stars on Friday, May 20th with accompanist Cris O'Bryon,
$25; Jeudi Cornejo Brealey headlines on Saturday, May 21st with accompanist
Charlie Harrison, $22. All shows are at 8:00.
AT THE TEN20 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel (1020 North San Vincente
Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 310-854-1111 - http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/LAXBL/dining/ten20/main.wnt
) - Second Wednesday each month from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, Linda Hopkins,
along with Jazz Singer Dahle Scott-Mcduff, In Celebrity Night. Suggested
Donation of $10 per person, which benefits the Jammin Foundation,
an organization which recognizes the need to keep gospel, jazz and
blues music alive; Thursdays, Les Michaels hosts the CABARET SERIES,
with accompaniment provided by award-winning pianist, Ron Snyder,
in which new and rotating guest artists are presented each week starting
at 7:30 pm followed by an Open Mic at 9:00 pm; Every Friday from 7:30
to 11:30 pm, the jazz trio The 11 O'Clock News Band, led by Billy
John (Vocals & Drums) with never a cover charge.
AT VERMONT (1714 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-661-6163
- http://www.vermontrestaurantonline.com/)
- Les Michaels with Open Mic on Mondays at 9:00 pm. Call for charges
& minimums.
CABARET IN THE PALM SPRINGS AREA
AT HEAVEN NIGHTCLUB & CABARET (611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
CA - 760-416-0950) - Saturday, May 21st, Amanda Abel & Kevin Reed
in "From Vaudeville to Cabaret in 90 Minutes."; Monday, May 23rd,
Derrik Lewis' CABARET TABLES series: Andrea Marcovicci;
AT LYON'S ENGLISH GRILLE (233 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
CA - 760-327-1551) - Sunday, May 22nd at 8:00 pm, Kathy Holly and
the Uptown Singers, $35 (benefit).
AT PETER'S (69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, CA -
760-321-1776) - The fabulous Irene Soderberg is performing here on
most Fridays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Call the club for reservations,
plus information on cover charges and minimums. Word is that the food
is fabulous, too.
CABARET IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA
You can see listings of many more cabaret events in the San Francisco
area by accessing http://www.ecabaret-sf.com/
AT THE EMPIRE PLUSH ROOM at the York Hotel (940 Sutter Street, San
Francisco, CA - 415-885-2800 - http://www.plushroom.com/
) - May 17th through 22nd, Lea Delaria; May 24th & 26th through 28th,
Arnold McCuller; Friday & Saturday Late Nights at 11:00 pm, Dirty
Little Secret, a campy vaudeville-style variety burlesque show MCd
by magician RJ Owens. $25.
AT KELLY'S OF ALAMEDA (1313 Park Street, Alameda, CA - 510-813-8225
- http://www.kellysofalameda.com/
) - Wednesdays, Open Mic with Kelly Park, piano and Reid Whatley,
bass; Thursdays, Anna Kristina and the AK 47 Trio with Kelly Park,
piano, Reid Whatley, upright bass, Kent Bryson, drums, 9:00 pm.
AT MARTUNI'S (4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-241-0205)
- Open mic nearly every night; "Song of the Month Club," the first
Sunday of each month from 4:30 to 8:00 pm - no cover. Benn Bacot and
Kate Austen-Groen are the new hosts, with Barry Lloyd, alternating
with Sean Bart and Jenny Snyder at the piano. Sign up to perform two
numbers. Next event is on June 6th. For more information, please e-mail:
squirrelmonk@yahoo.com.
AT THE MERCED MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER (645 West Main Street, Merced,
CA - 209-388-9665 - http://www.artsmerced.org/
) - Saturday, May 28th, KT Sullivan & Mark Nadler in "Sweet & Lowdown,"
an evening of pure Gershwin. $100 VIP Includes premium seating for
seated dinner and show, red & white wine, champagne reception with
Mark & KT, and journal listing. $75 Includes buffet dinner and preferred
seating for the performance. $55 Includes show only seats.
AT THE NEW CONSERVATORY THEATRE CENTER (25 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 415-861-8972
- http://www.nctcsf.org/
) - 2005 Concert Series, "Now & Then," May 27th through August 28th,
featuring "Someday Love" with songs written by and starring Spencer
Day, May 27 - July 3rd; "Drunk With Love," starring Terese Genecco,
July 15th - August 14th; "Dress Up!" starring Carole Cook.August 18th
through 28th. Series Tickets: $36 - $70; Single show tickets $15 -
$28. Times and dates vary - see the website for full schedule.
AT MICHAEL'S OCTAVIA LOUNGE (1772 Market Street, SF - 415-863-3516)
- Schedule not received at press time.
AT THE PURPLE ONION (140 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA - http://www.caffemacaroni.com/purple.shtml
) - "New Stars of the Purple Onion" continues on Friday, May 20th
at 8:30 pm. Hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar & Linda Kosut, with Barry
Lloyd, musical director, each show will have a different cast. There
is a $10 cover charge; Open Mic with The Kitchenettes, Lua Hadar &
Linda Kosut, on the last Friday of every month. See http://www.thekitchenettes.com/
for details or write info@thekitchenettes.com. Next event is Friday,
May 27th.
SAVANNA JAZZ (2937 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-285-3369
- http://www.savannajazz.com/
) - Saturday, May 28th from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am, Ellen Robinson Quarter.
$10 cover.
AT THICK HOUSE THEATRE (1695 18th Street, San Francisco, CA - http://www.thickdescription.org/
) - THICK TUESDAYS, the second Tuesday of every month. A monthly cabaret
performance workshop in association with New Performance Group and
produced and hosted by Kitchenettes Lua Hadar, Linda Kosut with Barry
Lloyd, musical director. Next event is June 14th. $5 cover.
CABARET IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
AT WILF'S RESTAURANT (800 NW Sixth Street, Portland, OR - 503-223-0070
- http://wilfs.citysearch.com/
) - Wednesdays, Mr. Bills Trivia Show at 7:00 pm; Thursdays, John
Gilmore; more. Call for showtimes, cover charge & minimums.
CABARET IN AUSTRALIA
THE Q THEATRE (Railway St, Penrith, Sydney, AUS - 02 4721 8832) -
Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS returns to Sydney to for
a limited run, through May 21st. Call for ticket prices and availability.
THE STUDIO (Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW - 9250 7777) - May 24th
though 28th, Christine Anu's "INTIMATE AND DEADLY" shares her amazing
career and heritage in this very special Kabarett show. Concept and
Direction: David Hawkins, Musical Direction: Andrew Worboys, Choreography:
Aku Kadogo, Lighting Design: Richard Montgomery. Call for showtimes
and charges.
CLARENDON CABARET ROOM (68 Lurline Street, Katoomba - 4782 1322 -
http://www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au)
- Saturday, June 4th, Christine Anu's "INTIMATE AND DEADLY" shares
her amazing career and heritage in this very special Kabarett show.
Concept and Direction: David Hawkins, Musical Direction: Andrew Worboys,
Choreography: Aku Kadogo, Lighting Design: Richard Montgomery. Call
for showtimes and charges.
AT THE WEIMAR ROOM (27 Hindley Street, Adelaide 5000 South Australia
- Bookings: 61 8 84104700 - http://www.cabaretfringe.com.au/
) - "Berlin Cabaret," in Fridays at 8:30 pm. Book at VenueTixs: 82258888.
Limited tickets at door.
THE DOUBLE BAY WOODFIRE CABARET RESTAURANT (459 New South Head Road,
Double Bay NSW - 612 9363 4567) - Friday through Sunday, May 20th
through 22nd, Tribute to Duke Ellington "The Swinging Duke" with Erroll
Buddle, Col Nolan, John Morrisson and Special Guest Marie Wilson.
$75 includes a 3 course gourmet dinner with six choices Show only
$39 (a la carte dinner available).
CABARET IN LONDON & EUROPE
AT BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498
004) - Thursdays, "The Weekend Starts Here : Ladies Monthly," a rotating
season of cabaret shows promising top-quality comedy, music, and mayhem.
Call for details.
AT THE GEORGIAN THEATRE ROYAL (Richmond, North Yorkshire - 01748 825252
- http://www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk/)
- Saturday, May 28th, Barb Jungr continues her "Love Me Tender" CD
release tour. Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
AT THE HAT FACTORY (65-67 Bute Street, Luton - 01582 878100) - Wednesday,
May 18th, Barb Jungr continues her "Love Me Tender" CD release tour.
Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
AT LAUDERDALE HOUSE (Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, North London, ENGLAND
- 020 8348 8716) - Thursday, May 19th (SOLD OUT) and Tuesday, May
24th at 8:30 pm, jazz singer Jacqui Dankworth. Thursday, June 2nd
at 8:30 pm, Sarah Moule. Call for cover/minimum information.
AT MALTINGS ARTS THEATRE (The Maltings, St. Albans, Herts - 01727
844222 - http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/leisure)
- Saturday, May 21st, Barb Jungr continues her "Love Me Tender" CD
release tour. Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
AT THE NEW END THEATRE (27 New End, Hampstead, London - 0870 033 2733
- http://www.newendtheatre.co.uk
) - Saturday, May 21st through Monday, June 13th, "Over the Rainbow"
with Tim McArthur, featuring the great classic songs of Harold Arlen,
Cole Porter, George Gershwin & more. Musical director is Michael Roulston
and on double bass Tom Mansi. Call for cover/minimum information.
AT PIZZA ON THE PARK (11 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, London -
020-7235-5273 - http://www.pizzaonthepark.co.uk/
) - Monday through Wednesday, May 16th through 18th, The Sophie Garner
Band; Thursday through Saturday, May 19th through 21st, the David
Rees-Williams Trio; Monday through Thursday, May 23rd through 26th,
Michael Law with Sheridan Morley (2 shows nightly); many more. Call
for exact showtimes, covers & minimums.
AT QUAYS AT THE LOWREY (Salford Quays, Manchester - 0870 787 5780
- http://www.thelowry.com/)
- Friday, May 27th, Barb Jungr continues her "Love Me Tender" CD release
tour. Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
AT ST. GEORGE'S (Great George Street, Bristol - 0117 923 0359 - http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/)
- Thursday, May 26th, Barb Jungr continues her "Love Me Tender" CD
release tour. Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
AT THE STABLES at The Laine Dankworth Centre (Stockwell Lane, Wavendon,
Milton Keynes - 01908 280800 - http://www.stables.org/)
- Friday, May 20th, Barb Jungr with Girl Talk, with Mari Wilson and
Claire Martin. Call for showtime, cover/minimum information.
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